Direct Support Professional; DSP

Make a Meaningful Impact - Join Us as a Direct Support Professional!

Location:

Charlottesville, VA

Program:
Adult Day Support & Community Integration

Schedule:

Monday‑Friday | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay:
Starting at $18.27/hour

No evenings or weekends!

• Competitive Pay – Starting at $18.27/hour
• Work‑Life Balance – No nights, weekends, or holidays + generous PTO
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, internal promotions, and a $500 annual wellness & personal development fund
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 100% company‑paid Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with match up to 3%
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs

This position is responsible for creating, leading, and supporting assigned participants in their daily programming in the areas of academic, social, life and leisure skills as well as recreational activities. Assist in the development and implementation of Personal Centered Individual Service Plans (ISP), including but not limited to social, community inclusion, communication, behavior, and skill development. Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulatory guidelines, including Medicaid, Licensure, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), as well as other funding sources and company policies and procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Provide active engagement and support for all individuals assigned, including but not limited to community integration and inclusion, training, leisure, communication, mobility, behavior, personal care (feeding), bus loading and unloading, medication, safety and risk management.
• Provide input and implement Person Centered Plans (PCP) outcomes, support activities, and protocols as written in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment, proper documentation, and progress. Provide and maintain accurate information and documentation for the PCP, quarterly reports, and daily notes.
• Responsible for a safe, clean, and orderly environment. Immediately report any unsafe conditions, medical concerns to the Program Manager or designee. Follow established written protocols and plans. Report any allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation according to Service Source policies and procedures. Complete incident reports and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Ensure and maintain accurate records and documentation per the PCP, regulatory and company standards. Inform the Program Manager or designee of missing or inaccurate information immediately.
• Communicate with family members, guardians, authorized representatives, residential providers and support coordinators regarding participant's illness, incidents, and progress at the direction of the Program Manager or designee. Keep team members apprised of any concerns.

• Maintain participant records, daily notes, quarterly reports, per Medicaid, Licensure, and CARF standards.
• Participate and/or provide input for the PCP process (plan, quarterlies, daily notes) and work in conjunction with the team in the implementation, monitoring and review of the individual's written plan.
• Utilize appropriate behavior intervention techniques, proper lifting, feeding, and transferring techniques as written.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Required:
  
  Minimum one (1) year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or working in a related field.
• Must pass the State of Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) fingerprinting and criminal background check.
• Must pass the ODD (Orientation to Developmental Disabilities) assessment and competencies.
• Employees who drive individuals in the community must possess a current and valid driver's license. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).…